FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Answer: CHECKSIX is an organisation that produces an online publication featuring informative, high quality articles and imagery relating to a wide range of military aviation founded by aviation enthusiasts.
Answer: The term CHECKSIX comes from Check your six o`clock! The six o`clock position (directly behind a pilot) is the most vulnerable as it is from here where an enemy pilot has the best chance of shooting you down! CHECKSIX is a saying with which (American) fighter pilots wished their comrades good luck.
We publish our digital journal four times a year.
No. A digital journal (downloadable pdf version) is available (four issues) for subscribers and for Purchase.
Answer: Well, it all depends on our workload as well the subject itself. If there is something special in attendance, we’ll travel as far as necessary. We each have our to do list every year and the average is between 10 to 15 events each year.
Answer: While we are happy to receive material, we can not guarantee that we will use material submitted. If photos or reviews provided are of use to us and they conform to our high standards of quality, then we may use them on our website.
Answer: Currently, no royalties are paid as we do not generate any money from our work. This may change in the future.
Answer: Yes, but…. We select our members based on three criteria. The first criterion is quite simple: the new member must fit in with our crew – no questions asked! The second criterion is his quality in terms of photography and the ability to write professional reports. When it comes to photography, the equipment also counts. The minimum requirement here is to own a semi-professional camera with at least a 400mm lens. And the third criterion is the place of residence. We already have crew members from various countries, i.e. these countries, such as the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, are already covered. So, if we take on a new crew member, he should come from a country where we are understaffed!
Answer: Yes you can, if conditions are agreeable to us both! We can provide not only the very best in aviation photography and writing but also consult event organisers (with event management, press management, etc.). Feel free to contact us: info@checksix.de
Answer: All of our photos and articles are protected by Copyright Law. You may download all photos on your personal computer for private use only. You are not allowed to use them on your private or business website, in any PowerPoint presentation or for any other non-private purpose. If you intend to use any of our material for non-private use please contact us in advance. Thank you!
Answer: Yes you can – we can provide space for advertising relating to various forms of aviation and photography. Feel free to get in touch with us.
Answer: Indeed you can. Just use our contact form and send us your request.